Changing passwords has become the main digital barrier to defense in Latin America. A recent Kaspersky report highlights that 69% of users in Latin America have changed their passwords in the last six months as a preventive measure against the increase in data leaks. In the framework of World Password Day, a recent study by the security firm Kaspersky has revealed that this practice has become a priority alert signal in Latin America. According to the data collected, 69% of users in the region have modified one of their access keys for security reasons in the last six months, reflecting growing concern over the rise of hacks and exposure of personal data. This phenomenon is not isolated; the increase in professional phishing attacks, even those driven by artificial intelligence, has raised the alert level. Experts agree that passwords have ceased to be a mere formality to become the first line of defense. To ensure robust protection, specialists recommend changing passwords regularly, ideally every three months, to reduce risks in the event of silent data leaks. Among the fundamental guidelines, the use of unique keys for each important service stands out, avoiding the reuse of codes between banking platforms and social networks. A secure password must have at least 12 characters, mixing uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols. Likewise, users are urged to activate two-step verification and use management tools such as Kaspersky Password Manager, which allow generating and storing complex credentials without the risk of forgetting them. Finally, having comprehensive security solutions helps monitor if credentials have been leaked on the web, providing a timely response to possible incidents.
